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Welcome to Bohemian Benevolent and Literary Association (BBLA)

PRESERVING CZECH AND SLOVAK CULTURE IN NEW YORK CITY SINCE 1891

 
 
 
 

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BBLA member organizations host some of the best events in the city—concerts, festivals, lectures, and film screenings—at Manhattan’s Bohemian National Hall.

 

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Fun with Spejbl, Hurvinek, and Manicka
Jan 29
Fun with Spejbl, Hurvinek, and Manicka

THEATER (in Czech only!)

Let us transport you to the world of a beloved marionette family of Mr Spejbl and his son Hurvinek, whose witty banter has delighted audiences worldwide for over a century. They will be joined by Hurvinek's best friend Manicka and the dog Zeryk. 

Spejbl and Hurvinek: A Czech Cultural Treasure
Jan 29
Spejbl and Hurvinek: A Czech Cultural Treasure

TALK

An evening featuring Mr Spejbl and his son Hurvinek – the beloved marionette comedy duo from Prague, whose witty father-son banter has delighted audiences worldwide for over a century.

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Hotelier Henry Kallan Receives the 2025 BBLA Award
Hotelier Henry Kallan Receives the 2025 BBLA Award
Tennis icon and human rights advocate Martina Navratilova receives the 2024 BBLA Award
Tennis icon and human rights advocate Martina Navratilova receives the 2024 BBLA Award
Bohemian National Hall, A Sense of Place
Bohemian National Hall, A Sense of Place
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